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Category Archives: morbid obesity

As you know, I’m on a journey to lose somewhere in the range of 200 pounds. I have also become a baseball fan, thanks to my husband. (You can read more about that here.)

On October 3, 2015 Dean and I were watching a Cubs game, when we learned that Max Scherzer was getting close to a no-hitter. We flipped over to the Nationals game and were able to watch his final inning, holding our breath at the final pitch. It was amazing to witness Max Scherzer becoming the 6th pitcher in Major League history to pitch two no-hitters in one season.

After the post-game celebrations, Dan Kolko from MASN interviewed the star pitcher and asked him a question: “You took a long walk around the infield before the bottom of the 9th inning. You typically do that. What are you telling yourself as you’re getting ready to tow the rubber?”

Max replied, “Well, here we go. Let’s go! It’s on! You know, I’m pumping myself up, you know? I know what’s at stake and I want it. And so it’s one of those things when that’s where I get in my mode and come at you with all I’ve got.”

I sat there sort of stunned. Then I asked Dean to replay the interview. This pitcher was under intense pressure. He did two things. He took a walk and he pumped himself up. It dawned on me that this was something I could apply to my weight loss journey. Renewing my mind¹ is crucial.

When getting up in the morning, I start to think about what I’ll eat for breakfast. (Food addicts always think about what they are going to eat.) Instead of dreading another day of vegetables or thinking about what I can’t have, I talk to God about my plans for healthy eating and swimming. In my mind I say: “Let’s go! Let’s do this! It’s on! I know what’s at stake and I want it.”

Ten years ago I had my first no hitter in weight loss. It seems impossible sometimes and against all the odds, but I’m working on the second one.